Next-generation spray technology with co-flow and swirl nozzles
Innovative spray technology using co-flow and swirl nozzles to enhance atomization and control spray patterns, particularly for high-viscosity and powder-laden fluids. Supported by 20 years of expertise, this solution is at TRL 2 and open for sponsored research partnerships.
Overview
This next-generation spray technology leverages co-flow and swirl nozzle designs to address challenges in atomizing high-viscosity and powder-laden fluids. By enhancing fluid momentum, these nozzles improve spray characteristics such as drop size distribution and pattern control. With over 20 years of expertise in spray design and analysis, this innovative approach promises advancements in applications needing precise spray control.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Utilizes co-flow and swirl techniques to enhance atomization
- Optimizes nozzle geometry for targeted spray patterns
- Suitable for high-viscosity and powder-laden fluids
- Leverages a spray rig and testing equipment for proof-of-concept demonstrations
Technology readiness level
Currently at Technology Readiness Level 2, this spray technology is in the early stages of concept development, with ongoing efforts to analyze fluid properties and refine nozzle designs. Collaboration opportunities are available for partners interested in advancing this technology through sponsored research.
About Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a comprehensive public research university with a multi-campus presence across the Phoenix metropolitan area and a scale that supports interdisciplinary, use-inspired discovery. Industry partners access co-located laboratories, a research and technology park, and innovation centers that house corporate teams with faculty to speed prototyping and validation. A formal alliance with a major hospital system and proximity to a fast-growing manufacturing corridor enable clinical translation and pilot-scale testbeds, while applied student engagements create dependable talent pipelines. Research is backed by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, and NASA. A dedicated technology transfer office supports IP, licensing, and startup formation.
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